MDA's lost my donations! In fact it lost my support when Jerry told disabled people "You don't want to be pitied...stay in your house." Although I did give some money to the firefighters this year, I believe that MDA gave Jerry the shaft!
Jerry you created al of this Mda better bring you back and make a ( public ) apology to you on the next telethon, im sorry to say but iwill NOT give money before Jerry gets is proper send off. Mr lwis you are a true hero , you are whats missing in this world today, i love you as a comedian but i also love you for the effort you have put and BUILD this mda wich better say ( im sorry to you) live next year, LIVE. anyone who agrees with me on this , you KNOW what to do. GOD bless you Mr Lewis.
jerry you are a hero of all hero,s and MDA ows you a BIG apology wich should be done ( LIVE ) NEXT YEAR. PLEASE COME BACK we miss you the telethon is NOT a telethon without you ( SIR )
Jerry was fired be the people of amicanima idio because he said that he dislike the show. There pwople came in and fired him , I will never watch that show or entaintine anything that does. It was Jerry Show and it will always be his. This year show was a slap in his face, Thay all should said I sorry to Jerry for what they did. . I love you Jerry and please stay well.
I haven't as yet gotten my MDA Telethon pledge envelope. That is because the volenteer on the telethon is an inexperienced kid..who didn't prepare it properly.As for Mr.Lewis getting fired from the telethon as host/performer and MDA Chairman.He deseves to get sacked.Since,he's acted like a jerk in recent years.
Little did we know this would be the last MDA Telethon Jerry Lewis would be hosting. Now that he will no longer be appearing on the telethon nor being MDA's national chairman, donations will take a big hit, mostly from viewer contributions. Some corporations may withdraw their support as well, due to the fact Jerry is no longer hosting & is no longer its chairman. That's a shame, as the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon has been a part of Americana all of my life. Best Wishes to you, Mr. Lewis.
I think he knew last year that a) the telethon would shrink and b) he wouldn't be hosting. That speech was his farewell not just for that one show, but for almost 60 years of hosting fundraisers for MDA, starting in the early 50's with Dean. When he said he was worried he might strike out, I think he was referring to what he was thinking when he got started way back then. To pay tribute to Jerry, they could have ended the show by singing his song. Please keep helping "Jerry's Kids", America.
This telethon sucked without jerry im 49 years old every since i can remember i always looked forward to the labor day telethon.it will never be the same jerry was the driving force behind this telethon.mda and the kids will suffer because of what a few dumb ass people have done by pushing jerry out like this.after all his years of free service to mda .
The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon has been an American tradition since 1966 (that's all of my 45 years on Earth). Watching Jerry do his thing each September to help raise funds for a worthy cause is like counting on an old friend. Now that Jerry has been officially fired from both his role of national chairman & hosting the telethon, it's like we won't have a friend to count on anymore. Jerry Lewis was that trustworthy friend. September will never be the same. Thanks Jerry, for 45 years of telethons.
When Jerry was on and the telethon was on all night...It made it fun to watch, made you want to donate and help MDA. It's like finding out there is no Santa Claus that brings you toys on Christmas no more... its your parents. Like no more Jerry Lewis of entertaining of fun and excitement...just MDA
I am heavily questioning the accuracy of this year's total. Jerry Lewis has credibility and experience. Nigel Lythgoe and the other new hosts are lacking credibility and experience and Nigel is even hated by Simon Cowell. Being famous doesn't automatically make you honest and credible. Jerry Lewis was fired for being old. It's a classic case of age discrimination. Jerry Lewis forever!!
I am going to miss the glitz and glamor Jerry Lewis had in all his telethons. It was like going to a fancy restaurant, good food..great atmosphere..with excellent entertainment. Last nights 6 hour show was sad, bland, cheap and like going to a fast food restaurant....where food is served in a flash!!! A great tradition is forever lost!!!!
I am boycotting the telethon this year by NOT watching it nor donating to it because of the way they treated Jerry. After all that he's done for MDA. As bad as I hate to say it I really hope that this year will be the lowest in ratings and the lowest money they ever got. I feel bad for Jerry and the kids but the public needs to speak out and be HEARD after the stunt MDA has pulled. NO CLASS MDA NOOOOOO CLASS...
@FireitupBedford ..I agree. This should have been handled in a respectable manner. Jerry never gave an explanation as to why he began this telethon and that's ok. His business. The way in which MDA dumped Jerry clearly shows intentional disrespect for some peculiar reason. MDA had to know that this was a VERY unpopular move. Without Jerry Lewis, there is no MDA.
Damm, this choked me up. To be honest, i even started crying! Also, how sad Jerry wont be doing this years 2011 Telethon. To not even have him a part of it is simply disrespectful, no matter what went down behind the scenes. They should at least give him a mention. I know Jerry never took a dime from the money but, money has to be a factor in this somehow. How, i dont know but, with all these corporations and people giving, greed can play a role in anything. I hope the truth will come out.
Not sure if it's fitting to sing a song about walking to people who suffer from MDA. Not to mention is he emotional because he's humble for all the money he's raised and lives he's touch over the years or because he knew that the network was pulling the plug on his telethon career?
I'VE SEEN EVERY TELETHON THATS BEEN AVAILABLE IN MY AREA SINCE THE START. HE'S ALWAYS MOVED ME. THE 2010' HOWEVER, WAS DIFFERNT. IT WAS BEYOND WORDS. IF IT'S TRUE THAT HE WONT BE THERE FOR 2011 THEN THIS MAKES ME SAD. THIS IS A MAN WHO GAVE EVERYTHING HE HAD EVERY SEPTEMBER. YOU COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON HIM. WELL DONE MR LEWIS. LOVE YOU
@dcareyHQvideos How lame that no Jerry Lewis, it's not on Labor Day, it's not live (except on east coast), there is no tote board and it's only 6 hours.
@jscott1000 Not what I would consider a telethon running an event for only 6 hours. Jerry Lewis was the main drive for this annual event, now they have someone else in his place. I realize that Jerry is getting old, but he's not dead, I don't know what the pretensions were that led Jerry not to appear this year, but I know that it disappointed a lot of viewers. Like you said - where is the tote board? Jerry once said, that he would continue to do the telethon until he stops breathing.
Looking at this clip a year later, I knew that an era in American television was nearing its end, but I had no idea that after 45 years, Jerry Lewis would be fired as national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association by its board of directors. To be honest, I thought Lewis' last telethon would be because Jerry had passed away (The telethon really hasn't been the same since co-host Ed McMahon died in 2009).
We have watched the telethon for a long as I can remember. Jerry Lewis is an ICON and the telethon will not be the same in so many ways without him.I can't believe this was his last appearance, I can't believe we won't have his "You'll Never Walk Alone" song this year. He has his problems, but he is also 85 yrs old and deserves our respect, forgiveness and a PASS for whatever he may do that people consider offensive. WE LOVE YOU JERRY! God Bless you. We are all still YOUR KIDS no matter what.
I know Jerry has his problems, but in my book he's one hell of a good man ! He has done so much for others, and gets nothing in return. Now in his 80s we are glad we still have folks like him !
@seanadams2791 BS! Not only does he NOT get any sort of compensation, he has never submitted expense vouchers for when he travels on behalf of MDA, which he has done extensively over the decades! He also refuses to commercialize his name when it comes to MDA. In short, he's a volunteer, just as I have been.
I can't believe this turned out to be the very last time we will ever see this good, hard-working man doing the great work he spent more than half his life doing for others even after he could have kicked back and enjoyed his fame. MDA's telethon will never be the same without him.
God Bless Jerry, say what you want about him but no other star has stood by a charity like he did. The MDA can go to hell for not giving him his goodbye.
NO PROPS TO THE MDA for canning its worldwide icon. Whoever sings this song at the end of this years telecast (if it IS sung at all) cannot and will not do this song or Jerry justice for all the years Jerry has invested into this organization. MDA=BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess some of us are pretty upset on the news of the MDA organization, letting go of Jerry Lewis, after 40+ years of hosting the fundraiser. I could even think myself if there is going to be a telethon, on the fact that is going to be a shorter version, like 4 hours on the day before Labor Day, which is a Sunday. Most likely, it will be canceled and the only way the MDA will fundraise is online and corporate sponsors. No more TV Telethons. That's how it goes!
I never knew a heart could have legs, arms and so much love. Jerry Lewis is and will always be the "Best of the Best"! Have you ever seen heaven? Just look into his eyes.
No one alive has done what Jerry Lewis has done so well all these years.
There are comedians, then there's Jerry Lewis. A true one of a kind.
As for these posters posting garbage about JL, this young generation knows SHIT about greats like JL. Each one of them could line up, and not a single one would deserve to lick his boot.
Man I haven't seen this show in years but it looks like he keeps topping himself with the Walk Alone finale every year ever since I was a little kid. Well apparently there isn't a cure cuz he's raised enough money, but I'm sure it does good things. So 2011 is the last year huh? That means he won't be able to say one word of the lyrics to this song that is intelligible at all. Guess I'll have to watch it. But the thing is that he's the real thing. I love Jerry Lewis.
Where did all these millions and millions of dollars go? Every year this telethon has brought in obscene amounts of money. Where did it all go? Of course, we're told not to ask such questions.
@cheeriosinabowl Just who the HELL do you think YOU are to make such assinine comments? Clearly, you know NOTHING about MDA, nor the research centers around the country. Anyone who is diagnosed with any of the 40 neuromuscular diseases never has to pay one red cent for anything they get. MDA covers it all. And who are YOU to say what amount of money is "obscene"? Do the world a favor: Take a flying leap off a very short pier!
.... what a pathetic, tyrannical, immature post you made there! And you are 62 years old ?? Did I provoke you personally in any way? Of course not. I assume you have an "agenda" with MDA? Are you on the payroll or worse, if you get my drift? I am entitled to my opinion (thank you very much!), and I will admit to being wrong, but NOT when someone like you insults me like a lunatic! At 62, you have projected yourself as laughable and sad ....
@cheeriosinabowl Pathetic? YOU are the one who is pathetic by calling the donations "obscene", sonny. Nobody is forced to give one red cent. Having served for several years on the E-Board, and chairing (among others) the budget committee, I know where the money goes. And no, I have never accepted any money from MDA. Like Jerry, I was a volunteer for many years, who saw a need and filled it as best I could in the limited time I had to spare. And how much volunteering did YOU ever do?
... you are all over the board here, just ranting aimlessly. So first, I don't volunteer, never have and never will. I work full time and also take care of an aging parent with heart problems. That leaves me with little spare time. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME .... AND STAYS THERE Secondly, give yourself a pat on the back for all the work you've done for free for MDA. Nobody else will. Lastly, I never did say I was forced to donate money. So there!
@cheeriosinabowl You don't volunteer? How interesting, cheap, and selfish. There are 168 hours in each week. You can't find one hour each MONTH to help someone else? I also work 40+ hours per week, and still find time to help out in various areas. As for the pat on the back, I don't need it, nor do I want it. That's why none of the plaques MDA has presented to me over the years has ever gone up on my wall. Their "thank you" is more than enough for me.
@cheeriosinabowl The American Cancer Society raises BILLIONS each year, and where does THAT money go? If you have cancer...but no money... you don't get free treatment. With MDA, you NEVER get a bill. And if you think research is cheap, you're wrong, sonny. By the way, the staff at the local MDA offices is grossly underpaid.
.... curious here, so why is the staff at local MDA offices grossly underpaid?? With hundreds of millions of dollars donated every year, surely they should get a decent wage! Someone somewhere is getting real rich from these donations, if that's the case. I don't trust big time charities -- too much corruption! We all know it. Period. Oh, and stop calling me 'sonny', it is insulting and patronizing. Try to be mature in your posts!
@cheeriosinabowl I call you "sonny" because you come across like a child. As for my comment about wages, let it be understood that private, for-profit companies pay much higher wages than do non-profits. That has always been the case. People work there because they care, and are involved. You seem to care only about yourself, which is a very childish, selfish attitude to take. For your own sake, I hope you never fall victim to any of the 40 neuromuscular diseases MDA covers.
I fully realize that Jerry Lewis has done honorable work for the MDA, and I kind of feel bad saying this, but I find this video absolutely hysterical.
@cottonbaxter I can't wait for this year. It will be the last year for Lewis and you just know he's going to be a blubbering mess. I almost feel like making a donation, these "Walk On" videos make me laugh so much.
He was interviewed after the telethon and even said himself that as he gets older, the telethon is harder and harder for him to do. By the end of this one, everything was overwhelming and that's why he broke down.
I wonder if since he got so emotional this year doing You'll Never Walk Alone if that's part of the reason why they're cutting it down to 6 hours next year. Maybe people at MDA are realizing 21 and a half hours is too much for Jerry and he realized he couldn't sing You'll never Walk Alone as good as he used to.
@islandman24 Probably the truth of these telethons. Do you think that after almost 50 years and over one billion in "active" reaserch they're really looking for a cure, or is the public getting scammed?
@islandman24 It was a joke - he left the check for 27 million the firefighters gave out in the open on his desk - he was teasing they were going to use that money to go shopping - he didn't mean it of course - unless you believe the negative people on here who think Jerry is 100% fake.
@islandman24 He was joking. A facsimile check was sitting on the counter, and he asked if they were going to just let it stay there. He then joked about "going shopping". Anyone who knows Jerry also knows he does not get any monetary reward for his involvement with MDA.
Dont ever say that Jerry is selfish. He gets no money from the MDA for himself, He truly cares about his kid's. I have no idea what MDA will do when something does happen to Jerry? He has a way of making you want to give money to his Kids. I have watched the telathon with my parents since i was little and have given to Jerry's kid's since I was 14 ( now 28) And will continue to do so.
It doesn't matter what good a person does .it doesn't matter how hard they work. it doesn't matter how much they try to please everyone- there will ALWAYS be inconsiderate ppl that are NEVER satisfied- talking out the sides of their mouths about a person they "think" they know. Reality is..you DON'T know him, or his intentions-i don't claim to either, all i know is he's worked DECADES for MDA raising BILLIONS & in spite of all the haters-he will continue. You have my respect Jerry.
@islandman24 I agree I was saying that the other day Jerry was not even upset this year that they did not reach their $1 more, he was just amazed at what the did raise.
His own mortality is staring at him and I suspect that is what makes it very hard for him. None of us want to think about dieing but it has to be hard when he thinks about what happens with MDA after he is gone.
@Kram6298 MDA will grow, survive, and continue to succeed in the fight against neuromuscular diseases. Jerry has built an army of followers who are fully devoted to the cause, and he's done it the right way: all volunteers! There is a special place in Heaven for people like Jerry Lewis. Humanity seldom sees someone with his faith, energy, and devotion to a worthwhile cause.
@Kram6298 What most people don't understand is that Jerry is not just a figurehead. He has built an amazing team that will carry on after he is gone. The telethon itself has been called "The Love Network" for decades, and it can truly be said that Love has been at the foundation of this from the very start. Knowing him as I do, it would not surprise me if he has made some videotaped messages to be played on future telethons.... after he has died. Let's hope they never need to use them!
It seems to me that I remember at one point his Drs. Told him to quit doing this telethon quite a few years ago it seems. And here he still is WOW that is commitment to a cause. I hope that he will be here to do it again next year....
If I had to sing that song in front of 40 million + people for those children and adults, I don't know if I could keep it together, honestly. I mean, this is a ruthless disease. I've watched friends go from it; I'm seeing one go now, slowly but surely. Why it took him a good 40 years to break down during that, I'll never know. (I've heard audio of telethon 1970 when he couldn't finish it either, fyi.) God bless him, even if he is an egomaniac. Not many could do what he's done. I can't.
charity makes me cringe, it's something the state should fund, a good social security system might go a long way but instead people in the usa prefer bad schooling and hospitals for the rich I guess..;good luck !
@Dirkdebruyne So just because of a flawed social security system people in the USA (or insert your country here) shouldn't try to help their fellow citizens?
@Dirkdebruyne What we prefer is freedom. Freedom is sweeter than all the social programs that ever existed or will exist. It sad that you apparently worship comfort.
Why, after all these years, and hundreds of millions of dollars, is there still no cure... I watched this for years, with my mother usually, and just about every spare minute we had, we watched, and we gave, we cried ...
@nilremmai It is not just 1 disease, but roughly 40 that have to be conquered. As an "fyi", they DO have successful treatments for some of them: Myasthenia Gravis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and a few others. The treatment is called Plasmapheresis, and was developed many years ago through MDA funding. It is essentially a way of filtering the blood and replacing the original plasma with artificial plasma. Read about Maria Quintana's case when you get a chance.
@tpirfan2004 I'm not familiar with that name. What can you tell me?
As for Maria Quintana: In the early 80s, they showed a video of her, essentially on her death bed, unable to even hold up an arm. It skipped forward a few months, after she had several treatments. She still looked ill, but she was clearly healthier, sitting up in bed. The video ended, and SHE WALKED OUT ON STAGE, HALE AND HEARTY! I'd say MDA research paid off, at no cost to her or her family.
I have worked with the MDA TELETHON in Minnesota for over 40 years. It has been my honor and privilege to be a small part of this wonderful, hard working organization. I have seen the Telethon grow and evolve over these years, to where things are so streamlined and well managed, is so amazing. I take my hat off to all the people in the MDA OFFICES here in Minnesota for their untiring work and dedication. I'd like to commend our outgoing EXEC DIR., TRENDY, who guided us for many years!. Good luck
@heather500211 HI!! Thank you for your note!! It was my pleasure to do help out in any way I could. It breaks my heart to see a child ill. And if my work with MDA, helped one child, then I am happy. I am sorry that the Telethon has been changed this year and Jerry Lewis is not a part of MDA anymore and he will not be on this years TELETHON. And in all the years I have been associated with MDA, they will not use any volunteers -the Telethon will only be 6 hrs long! Again thanks for your note!
I've loved Jerry since I was a kid. That was about 35 years ago. I myself wonder if he doesn't exagerate his emotional reactions from time to time, even though I think he's being sincere. But I really get sad - and mad - when I read all those nasty comments from people you don't care a damn about him and all his humanitarian work. Why don't you go waste all your energy in something you care for instead of bullying Jerry?! That gives YOU a bad image, not him! So will you PLEASE stop it!
You know, Jerry Lewis looks very good, considering how long he has been doing this and how old he is. God bless him. I think he has probably helped a lot of kids over the years.
@TracyAndersonFoxhunt sit down and shut up unless you can raise the money he does that helps so many. Go thank God in all his goodness that you have your health
@patandfritz you have thoroughly proven that you are a complete idiot. Jerry would thank God for morons like you if Jerry even gave half a shit about morons like you, but he doesn't. you are one of the ignorant. keep giving your hard-earned cash to this asshole and his yearly gala event of supreme self-aggrandizement. Now, why don't YOU go sit down somewhere, but not here. and remember your hankies so you can cry along with Jerry during his pathetic attempt to 'sing' every labor day
I love Jerry and I know why he was so upset this year. His family had their own heartbreak this year, so leave him along and yet pray and wish him well. I love you jerry.
@TracyAndersonFoxhunt After spending over 30 years of serious involvement with MDA, including several on the Executive Board, I think I'm far more qualified to discuss this than you will ever be. One of my most prized possessions is a photo of myself and Jerry in his dressing room at Chateau de Ville in Framingham, MA. His table was COVERED with envelopes, almost all of them with the MDA logo. You just don't like seeing someone doing good things for other people.
Maybe I was. Jerry usually has a goal where he wants to get that extra dollar. He didn't have that this year probably cause with the economy the way it is.
I didn't watch the telethon this year either. Without Jerry Lewis, It's not going to work ever!
GidgetBaby1 2 months ago
MDA's lost my donations! In fact it lost my support when Jerry told disabled people "You don't want to be pitied...stay in your house." Although I did give some money to the firefighters this year, I believe that MDA gave Jerry the shaft!
pookerville 4 months ago
MDA how dare you screw up is 60th jerry is YOUR father and you just slapped him in the face you bunch of LOW LIFE.
newman20072008 4 months ago
WE DEMAND JERRY ( BACK )
newman20072008 4 months ago
Jerry you created al of this Mda better bring you back and make a ( public ) apology to you on the next telethon, im sorry to say but iwill NOT give money before Jerry gets is proper send off. Mr lwis you are a true hero , you are whats missing in this world today, i love you as a comedian but i also love you for the effort you have put and BUILD this mda wich better say ( im sorry to you) live next year, LIVE. anyone who agrees with me on this , you KNOW what to do. GOD bless you Mr Lewis.
newman20072008 4 months ago
May God not take Jerry for many years to come, he has more special work to do an give us all. your a Legend Jerry. x
moochy72 4 months ago
@moochy72 Amen to that. I don't wanna know a world without him.
Landrew120880 4 months ago
MDA HOW MANY KIDS DID YOU DOOM?
69notnow 5 months ago
You MAD dog ASSASSINS will never see another penny from me until you apologise and make amends with Jerry and HIS KIDS SHAME IS NOT A
69notnow 5 months ago
we DEMAND jerry BACK, who is with me on this?
michel19612009 5 months ago
jerry you are a hero of all hero,s and MDA ows you a BIG apology wich should be done ( LIVE ) NEXT YEAR. PLEASE COME BACK we miss you the telethon is NOT a telethon without you ( SIR )
michel19612009 5 months ago
@michel19612009 .....Right on.
Landrew120880 4 months ago
Jerry didnt want to do it , he needs a break
zambot3 5 months ago
Jerry was fired be the people of amicanima idio because he said that he dislike the show. There pwople came in and fired him , I will never watch that show or entaintine anything that does. It was Jerry Show and it will always be his. This year show was a slap in his face, Thay all should said I sorry to Jerry for what they did. . I love you Jerry and please stay well.
faithlaurie 5 months ago
I haven't as yet gotten my MDA Telethon pledge envelope. That is because the volenteer on the telethon is an inexperienced kid..who didn't prepare it properly.As for Mr.Lewis getting fired from the telethon as host/performer and MDA Chairman.He deseves to get sacked.Since,he's acted like a jerk in recent years.
TheStanbabe 5 months ago
R.I.P.
BurkeDevlin66 5 months ago
Little did we know this would be the last MDA Telethon Jerry Lewis would be hosting. Now that he will no longer be appearing on the telethon nor being MDA's national chairman, donations will take a big hit, mostly from viewer contributions. Some corporations may withdraw their support as well, due to the fact Jerry is no longer hosting & is no longer its chairman. That's a shame, as the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon has been a part of Americana all of my life. Best Wishes to you, Mr. Lewis.
ChihuahuaboyDH 5 months ago
I think he knew last year that a) the telethon would shrink and b) he wouldn't be hosting. That speech was his farewell not just for that one show, but for almost 60 years of hosting fundraisers for MDA, starting in the early 50's with Dean. When he said he was worried he might strike out, I think he was referring to what he was thinking when he got started way back then. To pay tribute to Jerry, they could have ended the show by singing his song. Please keep helping "Jerry's Kids", America.
gnirol 5 months ago
This telethon sucked without jerry im 49 years old every since i can remember i always looked forward to the labor day telethon.it will never be the same jerry was the driving force behind this telethon.mda and the kids will suffer because of what a few dumb ass people have done by pushing jerry out like this.after all his years of free service to mda .
SIGNALSTAT 5 months ago
I'M SORRY BUT THIS YEAR'S TELETHON SUCKED AND IT'S A SHAME KNOWING THAT THAT WAS JERRY'S PASSION AND LOVE AND THEY PULLED HIM FROM IT WTF !!!!
VINNIE316 5 months ago
Bravo!!!!!
policron 5 months ago
The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon has been an American tradition since 1966 (that's all of my 45 years on Earth). Watching Jerry do his thing each September to help raise funds for a worthy cause is like counting on an old friend. Now that Jerry has been officially fired from both his role of national chairman & hosting the telethon, it's like we won't have a friend to count on anymore. Jerry Lewis was that trustworthy friend. September will never be the same. Thanks Jerry, for 45 years of telethons.
ChihuahuaboyDH 5 months ago
When Jerry was on and the telethon was on all night...It made it fun to watch, made you want to donate and help MDA. It's like finding out there is no Santa Claus that brings you toys on Christmas no more... its your parents. Like no more Jerry Lewis of entertaining of fun and excitement...just MDA
kap1007 5 months ago
I am heavily questioning the accuracy of this year's total. Jerry Lewis has credibility and experience. Nigel Lythgoe and the other new hosts are lacking credibility and experience and Nigel is even hated by Simon Cowell. Being famous doesn't automatically make you honest and credible. Jerry Lewis was fired for being old. It's a classic case of age discrimination. Jerry Lewis forever!!
benravensfan02 5 months ago
I am going to miss the glitz and glamor Jerry Lewis had in all his telethons. It was like going to a fancy restaurant, good food..great atmosphere..with excellent entertainment. Last nights 6 hour show was sad, bland, cheap and like going to a fast food restaurant....where food is served in a flash!!! A great tradition is forever lost!!!!
MrTAFSIYNOT 5 months ago
NO JERRY NO MONEY...
FireitupBedford 5 months ago 2
I am boycotting the telethon this year by NOT watching it nor donating to it because of the way they treated Jerry. After all that he's done for MDA. As bad as I hate to say it I really hope that this year will be the lowest in ratings and the lowest money they ever got. I feel bad for Jerry and the kids but the public needs to speak out and be HEARD after the stunt MDA has pulled. NO CLASS MDA NOOOOOO CLASS...
FireitupBedford 5 months ago 10
@FireitupBedford What exactly happened?
DJHyperRhythm 4 months ago
@FireitupBedford ..I agree. This should have been handled in a respectable manner. Jerry never gave an explanation as to why he began this telethon and that's ok. His business. The way in which MDA dumped Jerry clearly shows intentional disrespect for some peculiar reason. MDA had to know that this was a VERY unpopular move. Without Jerry Lewis, there is no MDA.
Landrew120880 4 months ago
@FireitupBedford i totaly agree and i shall do the same . pass on the word. Jerry RULES
newman20072008 4 months ago
Theres not to many things that bring me to tears but that did. jerry is a total class act and thank god for him. Thanks Jerry.
TheVino1 5 months ago 2
I Barbequed 5 smokers in honor of Jerry and his kids. Y0u will be surely be missed Jerry, surelybe missed.
alrozz 5 months ago
Jerry -- you will be missed. By everyone, but especially by me!
AttractionQuartet 5 months ago
Damm, this choked me up. To be honest, i even started crying! Also, how sad Jerry wont be doing this years 2011 Telethon. To not even have him a part of it is simply disrespectful, no matter what went down behind the scenes. They should at least give him a mention. I know Jerry never took a dime from the money but, money has to be a factor in this somehow. How, i dont know but, with all these corporations and people giving, greed can play a role in anything. I hope the truth will come out.
axcz3 5 months ago
It's too bad he couldn't make it a 60th time this year.
adamssean6494 5 months ago
Not sure if it's fitting to sing a song about walking to people who suffer from MDA. Not to mention is he emotional because he's humble for all the money he's raised and lives he's touch over the years or because he knew that the network was pulling the plug on his telethon career?
UConn224 5 months ago
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ELVIS4221 5 months ago
The telethon this year surely won't be the same without him.
I understand that the telethon will not be the usual 21.5 hours, but shorten to only 6 hours.
dcareyHQvideos 5 months ago
@dcareyHQvideos How lame that no Jerry Lewis, it's not on Labor Day, it's not live (except on east coast), there is no tote board and it's only 6 hours.
jscott1000 5 months ago 5
@jscott1000 Not what I would consider a telethon running an event for only 6 hours. Jerry Lewis was the main drive for this annual event, now they have someone else in his place. I realize that Jerry is getting old, but he's not dead, I don't know what the pretensions were that led Jerry not to appear this year, but I know that it disappointed a lot of viewers. Like you said - where is the tote board? Jerry once said, that he would continue to do the telethon until he stops breathing.
dcareyHQvideos 5 months ago 2
I think he knew that this would be his last telethon by how emotional he got.
tednjean 6 months ago
@tednjean That was my thinking too. He probably realized he couldn't perform this song well anymore.
adamssean6494 5 months ago
hehe :)
zeldagirly22 6 months ago
Looking at this clip a year later, I knew that an era in American television was nearing its end, but I had no idea that after 45 years, Jerry Lewis would be fired as national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association by its board of directors. To be honest, I thought Lewis' last telethon would be because Jerry had passed away (The telethon really hasn't been the same since co-host Ed McMahon died in 2009).
That said, this ending is quite fitting.
SkeeterVT 6 months ago
We have watched the telethon for a long as I can remember. Jerry Lewis is an ICON and the telethon will not be the same in so many ways without him.I can't believe this was his last appearance, I can't believe we won't have his "You'll Never Walk Alone" song this year. He has his problems, but he is also 85 yrs old and deserves our respect, forgiveness and a PASS for whatever he may do that people consider offensive. WE LOVE YOU JERRY! God Bless you. We are all still YOUR KIDS no matter what.
bingoboysmama 6 months ago
I know Jerry has his problems, but in my book he's one hell of a good man ! He has done so much for others, and gets nothing in return. Now in his 80s we are glad we still have folks like him !
atp1962 6 months ago
@seanadams2791 BS! Not only does he NOT get any sort of compensation, he has never submitted expense vouchers for when he travels on behalf of MDA, which he has done extensively over the decades! He also refuses to commercialize his name when it comes to MDA. In short, he's a volunteer, just as I have been.
Now, go take a hike!
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
I can't believe this turned out to be the very last time we will ever see this good, hard-working man doing the great work he spent more than half his life doing for others even after he could have kicked back and enjoyed his fame. MDA's telethon will never be the same without him.
CajunGypsy 6 months ago
Won't be the same this year without Jerry. He had said 2011 would be his last telethon, but now MDA says he won't be there this year. So sad.
vkirkman 6 months ago
Yes, if you don't get a lump in your throat, then you don't have a heart.
heels2479 6 months ago
It's amazing what he did get with the way the economy is right now. He didn't care that he didn't get that one dollar more.
adamssean6494 6 months ago
If you don't get a lump in your throat watching this...God bless you Jerry for all you have done
hoosierlooker 6 months ago
God Bless Jerry, say what you want about him but no other star has stood by a charity like he did. The MDA can go to hell for not giving him his goodbye.
Robert4770 6 months ago
Wow he was an emotional wreck that year wasnt he lol
PsychLion 6 months ago
Jerry! What a great man!
superhumanlee 6 months ago
NO PROPS TO THE MDA for canning its worldwide icon. Whoever sings this song at the end of this years telecast (if it IS sung at all) cannot and will not do this song or Jerry justice for all the years Jerry has invested into this organization. MDA=BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
charliethemaddawg 6 months ago
I guess some of us are pretty upset on the news of the MDA organization, letting go of Jerry Lewis, after 40+ years of hosting the fundraiser. I could even think myself if there is going to be a telethon, on the fact that is going to be a shorter version, like 4 hours on the day before Labor Day, which is a Sunday. Most likely, it will be canceled and the only way the MDA will fundraise is online and corporate sponsors. No more TV Telethons. That's how it goes!
caa1000 6 months ago
GOD BLESS YOU JERRY... WE THANK YOU!!
voulakat1 6 months ago
It takes a big man to cry in front of people you love!
Augie500 6 months ago
I never knew a heart could have legs, arms and so much love. Jerry Lewis is and will always be the "Best of the Best"! Have you ever seen heaven? Just look into his eyes.
God Bless Jerry, God Bless
hawkdaddy64 6 months ago
Courage. Dignity. Giving.
No one alive has done what Jerry Lewis has done so well all these years.
There are comedians, then there's Jerry Lewis. A true one of a kind.
As for these posters posting garbage about JL, this young generation knows SHIT about greats like JL. Each one of them could line up, and not a single one would deserve to lick his boot.
depper 6 months ago
Well, I know that Jerry will be ready for his last time on this year's telethon!
pookerville 7 months ago
Man I haven't seen this show in years but it looks like he keeps topping himself with the Walk Alone finale every year ever since I was a little kid. Well apparently there isn't a cure cuz he's raised enough money, but I'm sure it does good things. So 2011 is the last year huh? That means he won't be able to say one word of the lyrics to this song that is intelligible at all. Guess I'll have to watch it. But the thing is that he's the real thing. I love Jerry Lewis.
204776439 7 months ago
Crocodile tears. It's all acting here.
Where did all these millions and millions of dollars go? Every year this telethon has brought in obscene amounts of money. Where did it all go? Of course, we're told not to ask such questions.
Sheep.
cheeriosinabowl 7 months ago
@cheeriosinabowl Just who the HELL do you think YOU are to make such assinine comments? Clearly, you know NOTHING about MDA, nor the research centers around the country. Anyone who is diagnosed with any of the 40 neuromuscular diseases never has to pay one red cent for anything they get. MDA covers it all. And who are YOU to say what amount of money is "obscene"? Do the world a favor: Take a flying leap off a very short pier!
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
@DeedsResearcher
.... what a pathetic, tyrannical, immature post you made there! And you are 62 years old ?? Did I provoke you personally in any way? Of course not. I assume you have an "agenda" with MDA? Are you on the payroll or worse, if you get my drift? I am entitled to my opinion (thank you very much!), and I will admit to being wrong, but NOT when someone like you insults me like a lunatic! At 62, you have projected yourself as laughable and sad ....
cheeriosinabowl 6 months ago
@cheeriosinabowl Pathetic? YOU are the one who is pathetic by calling the donations "obscene", sonny. Nobody is forced to give one red cent. Having served for several years on the E-Board, and chairing (among others) the budget committee, I know where the money goes. And no, I have never accepted any money from MDA. Like Jerry, I was a volunteer for many years, who saw a need and filled it as best I could in the limited time I had to spare. And how much volunteering did YOU ever do?
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
@DeedsResearcher
... you are all over the board here, just ranting aimlessly. So first, I don't volunteer, never have and never will. I work full time and also take care of an aging parent with heart problems. That leaves me with little spare time. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME .... AND STAYS THERE Secondly, give yourself a pat on the back for all the work you've done for free for MDA. Nobody else will. Lastly, I never did say I was forced to donate money. So there!
cheeriosinabowl 6 months ago
@cheeriosinabowl You don't volunteer? How interesting, cheap, and selfish. There are 168 hours in each week. You can't find one hour each MONTH to help someone else? I also work 40+ hours per week, and still find time to help out in various areas. As for the pat on the back, I don't need it, nor do I want it. That's why none of the plaques MDA has presented to me over the years has ever gone up on my wall. Their "thank you" is more than enough for me.
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
@cheeriosinabowl The American Cancer Society raises BILLIONS each year, and where does THAT money go? If you have cancer...but no money... you don't get free treatment. With MDA, you NEVER get a bill. And if you think research is cheap, you're wrong, sonny. By the way, the staff at the local MDA offices is grossly underpaid.
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
@DeedsResearcher
.... curious here, so why is the staff at local MDA offices grossly underpaid?? With hundreds of millions of dollars donated every year, surely they should get a decent wage! Someone somewhere is getting real rich from these donations, if that's the case. I don't trust big time charities -- too much corruption! We all know it. Period. Oh, and stop calling me 'sonny', it is insulting and patronizing. Try to be mature in your posts!
cheeriosinabowl 6 months ago
@cheeriosinabowl I call you "sonny" because you come across like a child. As for my comment about wages, let it be understood that private, for-profit companies pay much higher wages than do non-profits. That has always been the case. People work there because they care, and are involved. You seem to care only about yourself, which is a very childish, selfish attitude to take. For your own sake, I hope you never fall victim to any of the 40 neuromuscular diseases MDA covers.
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
I fully realize that Jerry Lewis has done honorable work for the MDA, and I kind of feel bad saying this, but I find this video absolutely hysterical.
cottonbaxter 8 months ago
@cottonbaxter I can't wait for this year. It will be the last year for Lewis and you just know he's going to be a blubbering mess. I almost feel like making a donation, these "Walk On" videos make me laugh so much.
BufordStone 7 months ago
Listen to Elvis's version....it's AMAZING!
Chadolution 8 months ago
@seanadams2791 Taking into consideration that he has never accepted $1 from MDA for his years of great service!!!!!!!!
Earthlinked 8 months ago
Does anyone have the GRAND total of what Jerry has raised from over all the years?
wornouttire 9 months ago
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@wornouttire Over one billion.
Redskin1040 9 months ago
@Redskin1040 The figure of over $1 BILLION dollars is reasonably accurate. It may be closer to $2 Billion by now, but I'm not sure.
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
please GOD make his wish ( come true)
michel19612009 9 months ago
He was interviewed after the telethon and even said himself that as he gets older, the telethon is harder and harder for him to do. By the end of this one, everything was overwhelming and that's why he broke down.
cezzie901 10 months ago
I wonder if since the telethon will be cut to just 6 hours if this s the last time he'll sing you'll never walk alone and that's why he broke down.
islandman24 1 year ago
I wonder if since he got so emotional this year doing You'll Never Walk Alone if that's part of the reason why they're cutting it down to 6 hours next year. Maybe people at MDA are realizing 21 and a half hours is too much for Jerry and he realized he couldn't sing You'll never Walk Alone as good as he used to.
islandman24 1 year ago
aww, Dani's crying too...she looks like such a sweetheart, I wish we knew more about her :)
lotsandlotsofbubbles 1 year ago
What did he mean when he said to Abby "Boy are we gonna go shopping?"
islandman24 1 year ago
@islandman24 Probably the truth of these telethons. Do you think that after almost 50 years and over one billion in "active" reaserch they're really looking for a cure, or is the public getting scammed?
Redskin1040 9 months ago
@islandman24 It was a joke - he left the check for 27 million the firefighters gave out in the open on his desk - he was teasing they were going to use that money to go shopping - he didn't mean it of course - unless you believe the negative people on here who think Jerry is 100% fake.
tpirfan2004 7 months ago
@tpirfan2004 I don't believe half the responses.
adamssean6494 6 months ago
@islandman24 He was joking. A facsimile check was sitting on the counter, and he asked if they were going to just let it stay there. He then joked about "going shopping". Anyone who knows Jerry also knows he does not get any monetary reward for his involvement with MDA.
DeedsResearcher 6 months ago
amazing!
avenueyay 1 year ago
Dont ever say that Jerry is selfish. He gets no money from the MDA for himself, He truly cares about his kid's. I have no idea what MDA will do when something does happen to Jerry? He has a way of making you want to give money to his Kids. I have watched the telathon with my parents since i was little and have given to Jerry's kid's since I was 14 ( now 28) And will continue to do so.
danly6087 1 year ago
omg he's crying dont cry jerry awwwwwww
gamagan1 1 year ago
It doesn't matter what good a person does .it doesn't matter how hard they work. it doesn't matter how much they try to please everyone- there will ALWAYS be inconsiderate ppl that are NEVER satisfied- talking out the sides of their mouths about a person they "think" they know. Reality is..you DON'T know him, or his intentions-i don't claim to either, all i know is he's worked DECADES for MDA raising BILLIONS & in spite of all the haters-he will continue. You have my respect Jerry.
MissLisa1970 1 year ago
It's amazing what he achieved with the economy the way it was at the time.
islandman24 1 year ago
@islandman24 I agree I was saying that the other day Jerry was not even upset this year that they did not reach their $1 more, he was just amazed at what the did raise.
danly6087 1 year ago
His own mortality is staring at him and I suspect that is what makes it very hard for him. None of us want to think about dieing but it has to be hard when he thinks about what happens with MDA after he is gone.
Kram6298 1 year ago
@Kram6298 MDA will grow, survive, and continue to succeed in the fight against neuromuscular diseases. Jerry has built an army of followers who are fully devoted to the cause, and he's done it the right way: all volunteers! There is a special place in Heaven for people like Jerry Lewis. Humanity seldom sees someone with his faith, energy, and devotion to a worthwhile cause.
DeedsResearcher 1 year ago
@DeedsResearcher That's all good, but my comment was about Jerry Lewis not MDA.
Kram6298 1 year ago
@Kram6298 What most people don't understand is that Jerry is not just a figurehead. He has built an amazing team that will carry on after he is gone. The telethon itself has been called "The Love Network" for decades, and it can truly be said that Love has been at the foundation of this from the very start. Knowing him as I do, it would not surprise me if he has made some videotaped messages to be played on future telethons.... after he has died. Let's hope they never need to use them!
DeedsResearcher 1 year ago 2
Truly a great preformance. Thanks for posting.
FRANK172 1 year ago
we love you jerry.. you re wonderful..
tom24sch 1 year ago
It seems to me that I remember at one point his Drs. Told him to quit doing this telethon quite a few years ago it seems. And here he still is WOW that is commitment to a cause. I hope that he will be here to do it again next year....
wileyecyot79 1 year ago
PLEASE GOD find a cure for OUR (HERO)
newman20072008 1 year ago
@ 6:08 its like jerry is looking up @ god saying PLEASE make it happen. GOD bless you Jerry
newman20072008 1 year ago
Jerry your MY favorite HERO A true big hearted human/comedian/friend/ GOD bless you Mr Lewis
newman20072008 1 year ago
TracyAndersonFoxh has nailed it on the head! A total ACT! But hey, keep giving till it hurts!
biscuitd1 1 year ago
If I had to sing that song in front of 40 million + people for those children and adults, I don't know if I could keep it together, honestly. I mean, this is a ruthless disease. I've watched friends go from it; I'm seeing one go now, slowly but surely. Why it took him a good 40 years to break down during that, I'll never know. (I've heard audio of telethon 1970 when he couldn't finish it either, fyi.) God bless him, even if he is an egomaniac. Not many could do what he's done. I can't.
tpirfan2004 1 year ago
charity makes me cringe, it's something the state should fund, a good social security system might go a long way but instead people in the usa prefer bad schooling and hospitals for the rich I guess..;good luck !
Dirkdebruyne 1 year ago
@Dirkdebruyne So just because of a flawed social security system people in the USA (or insert your country here) shouldn't try to help their fellow citizens?
tpirfan2004 1 year ago
@Dirkdebruyne What we prefer is freedom. Freedom is sweeter than all the social programs that ever existed or will exist. It sad that you apparently worship comfort.
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cellmd 1 year ago
Why, after all these years, and hundreds of millions of dollars, is there still no cure... I watched this for years, with my mother usually, and just about every spare minute we had, we watched, and we gave, we cried ...
nilremmai 1 year ago
@nilremmai It is not just 1 disease, but roughly 40 that have to be conquered. As an "fyi", they DO have successful treatments for some of them: Myasthenia Gravis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and a few others. The treatment is called Plasmapheresis, and was developed many years ago through MDA funding. It is essentially a way of filtering the blood and replacing the original plasma with artificial plasma. Read about Maria Quintana's case when you get a chance.
DeedsResearcher 1 year ago
@DeedsResearcher And Mary Passalacqua, for that matter....
tpirfan2004 1 year ago
@tpirfan2004 I'm not familiar with that name. What can you tell me?
As for Maria Quintana: In the early 80s, they showed a video of her, essentially on her death bed, unable to even hold up an arm. It skipped forward a few months, after she had several treatments. She still looked ill, but she was clearly healthier, sitting up in bed. The video ended, and SHE WALKED OUT ON STAGE, HALE AND HEARTY! I'd say MDA research paid off, at no cost to her or her family.
DeedsResearcher 1 year ago
@DeedsResearcher - I posted her story from the 1980 telethon - just type in her name and you should find it - Mary Passalacqua
tpirfan2004 1 year ago
Now, all the kids are laughing and happy because the clown is crying with love, like in that movie he did long time ago. All my love to Jerry
dariopetruzio 1 year ago
Anyone else find it absolutely adorable that Jerry's had the same haircut for the past 50+ years?
Veggieman87 1 year ago 2
I have worked with the MDA TELETHON in Minnesota for over 40 years. It has been my honor and privilege to be a small part of this wonderful, hard working organization. I have seen the Telethon grow and evolve over these years, to where things are so streamlined and well managed, is so amazing. I take my hat off to all the people in the MDA OFFICES here in Minnesota for their untiring work and dedication. I'd like to commend our outgoing EXEC DIR., TRENDY, who guided us for many years!. Good luck
shalompeace1321 1 year ago 6
@shalompeace1321
My sister died from spinal muscular atrophy in 1972. God bless you for your tireless work. From my family, to yours.
heather500211 6 months ago
@heather500211 HI!! Thank you for your note!! It was my pleasure to do help out in any way I could. It breaks my heart to see a child ill. And if my work with MDA, helped one child, then I am happy. I am sorry that the Telethon has been changed this year and Jerry Lewis is not a part of MDA anymore and he will not be on this years TELETHON. And in all the years I have been associated with MDA, they will not use any volunteers -the Telethon will only be 6 hrs long! Again thanks for your note!
shalompeace1321 6 months ago
God bless Jerry... *crying the whole time*
JeterSwisherFan88 1 year ago
I've loved Jerry since I was a kid. That was about 35 years ago. I myself wonder if he doesn't exagerate his emotional reactions from time to time, even though I think he's being sincere. But I really get sad - and mad - when I read all those nasty comments from people you don't care a damn about him and all his humanitarian work. Why don't you go waste all your energy in something you care for instead of bullying Jerry?! That gives YOU a bad image, not him! So will you PLEASE stop it!
aquamarina67 1 year ago
He's still dapper considering his age. He's 84.
tiptoe221 1 year ago
Inappropriate fingering, at :11.
aboverim 1 year ago
@aboverim Honni soit qui mal y pense!
aquamarina67 1 year ago
Anyone is not moved OR touched by this, is HEARTLESS
newman20072008 1 year ago
I wonder if he was worried if they were ever gonna find a cure for Muscular dystrophy and that's why he broke down.
islandman24 1 year ago
All I know is that there is still good and good people in this world; We should never forget it.
RN8126 1 year ago 3
If people want to help out at the telethon, do they go to their local station to help?
islandman24 1 year ago
@islandman24 : tes they can
newman20072008 1 year ago
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@islandman24 : yes they can
newman20072008 1 year ago
You know, Jerry Lewis looks very good, considering how long he has been doing this and how old he is. God bless him. I think he has probably helped a lot of kids over the years.
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robbywand 1 year ago
@robbywand yeah, and a lot of people think he's a WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING!!!! what fools that they don't see what a world class dweeb he is
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
tracyAndersonFoxhunt is a dweeb
nakedBison69 1 year ago
robbywand is very childish and immature
nakedBison69 1 year ago
Jery you are one heck of a cool friend and a HERO
newman20072008 1 year ago
TRACYANDERSONFOXH-I guess all you know how to do is curse. YOU ARE A BRAINLESS CREATURE.
AUNTLOR 1 year ago
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AUNTLOR 1 year ago
@snowleopard010 you must be on drugs. c'mon , just say 'NO'
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@kesha98654 we can only hope he drops dead as soon as possible
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@kesha98654 we can only hope
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@TheDaviniumXX i don't think so
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@kesha98654 i hope he doesn't make it to 8:30 tonight
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
Jerry...... you suck
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@TracyAndersonFoxhunt I've never said this to someone in public, Tracy, but I'll say it now:
GO TO HELL!
AND DON'T BOTHER RETURNING, YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING IDIOT!
DeedsResearcher 1 year ago
Jerry.......DON'T SING! you don't know how. YOU SUCK!!!
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@TracyAndersonFoxhunt sit down and shut up unless you can raise the money he does that helps so many. Go thank God in all his goodness that you have your health
patandfritz 1 year ago
@patandfritz you have thoroughly proven that you are a complete idiot. Jerry would thank God for morons like you if Jerry even gave half a shit about morons like you, but he doesn't. you are one of the ignorant. keep giving your hard-earned cash to this asshole and his yearly gala event of supreme self-aggrandizement. Now, why don't YOU go sit down somewhere, but not here. and remember your hankies so you can cry along with Jerry during his pathetic attempt to 'sing' every labor day
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@TracyAndersonFoxhunt May God forgive you for your meanness and you don't get bad Karma for that meanness.
patandfritz 1 year ago
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@patandfritz may God shit in your mouth tonight while you sleep
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
I love Jerry and I know why he was so upset this year. His family had their own heartbreak this year, so leave him along and yet pray and wish him well. I love you jerry.
faithlaurie 1 year ago
I love you Uncle Jerry.
mortsmuse 1 year ago
@mortsmuse uncle? my sympathies
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@TracyAndersonFoxhunt People are alive today because of the work Jerry Lewis has done during the last 50+ years.
Shame on you for not caring about those people!
DeedsResearcher 1 year ago
@DeedsResearcher you are one of those idiots who doesn't see what's going on, so go away
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
@TracyAndersonFoxhunt After spending over 30 years of serious involvement with MDA, including several on the Executive Board, I think I'm far more qualified to discuss this than you will ever be. One of my most prized possessions is a photo of myself and Jerry in his dressing room at Chateau de Ville in Framingham, MA. His table was COVERED with envelopes, almost all of them with the MDA logo. You just don't like seeing someone doing good things for other people.
DeedsResearcher 1 year ago
@DeedsResearcher you just don't get it. go ahead, have fun with your Jerry stories. byyyyyyeeeee
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
Does he ever cry for his own biological kids that he never gave a shit about?
ObamaBinLyin 1 year ago
Maybe I was. Jerry usually has a goal where he wants to get that extra dollar. He didn't have that this year probably cause with the economy the way it is.
islandman24 1 year ago
soooooooooooooooooo touching
newman20072008 1 year ago
@newman20072008 you are a fool
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
Jerry just wouldn't be himself without a little or major breakdown in this song.
islandman24 1 year ago
Jerry you are a SWEET man, you are a master comedian and most importantly a HERO
newman20072008 1 year ago
Jerry needs to walk on - into the old folks home.
BufordStone 1 year ago
@BufordStone LOL!!!! yes, i'll help him... with my foot to his butt
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago